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GROUND TUMBLING 



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INTRODUCTION 

Oh, do you remember, how, when a small boy 
in the country, in the months of April, May, June, 
July, August and September (it mattered little what 
time of the year it was, just so the ice was out of 
the water), you used to run to the river at a 
"twelve-second gait," make two simple twists of 
the wrist, thereby removing a waist and pair of 
trousers, and plunge into the water with speed 
equalled only by the rapidity with which you say 
your prayers on a cold night ? Of course you do. 
Great fun, was it not? I used to think there was 
nothing like it. I could not get into the water 
quick enough. That was before I learned to turn 
the " back " and the " flip," however. 

After 1 learned to turn the back and forward 
somersault, when 1 was about eleven years old, I 
would linger on the bank, or soft sandy beach, 
"tumbling," until 1 saw the other boys coming 
out to dress, then 1 would dive in, swim a few 
strokes, just to say I had been in swimming, come 
out and dress with the rest. 

Like the proverbial ''Wandering Willie," the 



4 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 

water lost much of its charm for me after I found 
what royal fun the turning and twisting on the 
bank afforded. I have 'wondered many times if 
the Almighty, when He created beaches like Man- 
hattan, Rockaway and Nantasket, making them 
slope gently down to the water, and put the soft, 
but not too soft, yielding sand there, if He did not 
think how admirable they would be to "tumble" on. 
Anyone who has experienced the pleasure of a 
few "backs," "flips," " snap-ups,"etc., on the soft 
sand, immediately after donning the light bathing 
suit, will agree with me that it is "great fun." 
And he who has never been taught, never practiced 
any acrobatic work, I hope will begin "easy" at 
first; a few simple feats and practice carefully every 
opportunity he has. 

I am sure whoever takes an interest, tries, and 
advances as far as the "round-off," "flip" and 
*' back," will feel fully repaid for all the time passed 
in learning. He will find so many opportunities of 
performing, and it will be a means of great pleasure 
to himself, if not to his friends. 

Many of the acts can be performed in the parlor 
or in a very small space. However, they should 
never be practiced in the parlor. 
Now a few words upon the benefits, physical 



GROUND TUMBLING. 5 

and mental, derived from practicing tumbling. 

An expert tumbler has an everlasting faculty of 
always landing on his feet. If thrown from a 
horse, street car or carriage, like a cat that is 
dropped from a window, and the man who strikef, 
a match on the sole of his boot, he always lights 
on his feet. There is a sort of wriggle or twist 
that a man who has practiced tumbling long can 
make in the air that will invariably bring him 
down feet first. 

The mental benefit is derived from the pleasure 
found in practicing, as all recreation is a mental 
benefit. 1 feel that all 1 could preach, say or sing 
about the benefit of any certain exercise would be 
feeble indeed. Boys and young men — and they 
are the ones who will probably be most interested 
in this book — are not appealed to by advice on 
"what they ought to do." They will never prac- 
tice any of the feats described in this book for the 
good it will do them. They know that plenty of 
sleep is good for them, and they know that tobacco 
is bad for them; but it makes no difference. 

This book is intended more for the boy who 
wishes to learn but does not know just where and 
how to begin. What we all need in this world is 
encouragement. I should like to encourage every 



6 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LLBRARY. 

boy who wishes to learn. Don't be discouraged 
because it takes you so long to learn the hand- 
spring; when that is once learned, the other acts 
will be easier. 

Do you remember the comparative lines used by 
a baking powder company in advertising their 
baking powder.^ There was the long line reaching 
nearly across the page, representing this firm's 
powder, " Absolutely Pure." Then there was the 
next line, not as long, representing some other 
firm's powder — not as long a line, and not so pure 
a powder. Then there were other lines along 
down the list, shorter and shorter, until the last, 
which was only about an eighth of an inch long. 
Now, 1 think these lines might serve as an excel- 
lent illustration of the length of time it will require 
one to learn the different feats. Let the long line 
represent the length of time it takes to acquire the 
first trick ; the practice for the first trick will help 
you with the second, the second with the third, 
and so on, so that when you have practiced and 
learned many feats the time required to learn each 
will grow shorter and shorter, although the acts 
grow harder. 

This rule will apply to all athletic and gymnastic 
work as well as to tumbling. 



GROC'XD TUMBLING. 7 

To boys who are apt to get discouraged I love 
to tell of a boy 1 knew in Chicago. He was far 
below the average in natural ability when I first 
knew him — awkward and clumsy— but he became 
interested in gymnastic work and kept "everlast- 
ingly at it." He fairly lived in the gymnasium. 
As a result of this faithful labor, in less than three 
months' time he participated in a gymnastic ex- 
hibition, turning a forward somersault through a 
blazing hoop. 

Practice, don't be discouraged! You will prob- 
ably never become as great an acrobat as one of 
the Nelson Brothers, but you will certainly fmd 
great pleasure and accomplish some good results 

by Ground Tumbling. 

The Author. 




No. 2. The Sitdown. 



DIRECTIONS 

1, Vie Swiich. 

This is an act which is easily performed and 
affords much amusement for spectators. Stand in 
an erect position with hands hanging at sides, 
spring up a foot-and-a-half from the ground and 
give a quick jerk or switch with the body and 
come down facing in the opposite direction. Do 
not jump around. The turn is made by a twist 
of the body, not with the feet or legs. 

2. The Sit Down, 

Stand with the feet about one foot apart, bend 
over, keeping the legs perfectly straight, until the 
finger tips nearly touch the toes, then fall back to 
a sitting position on the floor. Do not bend 
the knees. If performed correctly this can be done 
on a very hard floor without hurting the performer 
in the least. (See illustration.) 

S. The "Bach Roll. 

Performed the same as No. 2, only instead of 
stopping at the sitting position the performer rolls 



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GR O UND T UAFBL INC. 1 1 

back on the shoulders and head, and with the use 
of the hands comes to a standing position on feet. 

4. The Fish Flop. 

Lie on stomach, feet close together with the toes 
touching the floor. Place hands on sides, near' 
ribs, flop over onto back with help of hands and 
feet, keeping the body perfectly rigid. (See illus- 
tration.) 

5. 7he Front Roll. 

Stand with heels close together, toes turned out. 
Bend over, place hands on floor about one foot 
apart and about a foot-and-a-half in front of feet, 
bend head in toward body and touch the back 
of head on floor between hands and,, with a push 
from the feet, roll over on back and up onto feet 
again. *' Curl up "in doing this act. Bring feet 
well under body. 

6. The Cart Wheel. 

Stand erect, throw left hand hard down on the 
floor, about two feet from the left foot, follow with 
the right hand, two feet from the left hand, then 
the right foot down about two feet from the right 
hand, and so on. The feet and hands should be 
placed as nearly on a straight line as possible. 



GROUND TUMBLING. 13 

Arms and legs moving like the spokes in a wheel, 

hence the name. 

• 

7. The Round-off. 

This may be done with either running or stand- 
ing start. Strike hands on ground in front of feet, 
letting the left strike a little before the right, as in 
the cart-wheel. Place them about ten inches 
apart, at the same time swing the body over and 
around, so as to land in a sitting position directly 
opposite the one in starting. 

8. The Handspring. 

Possibly the most common acrobatic feat. May 
be done from running or standing start ; strike 
hands hard on the ground, turn head under and in, 
throw feet over head and as they begin to come 
down give a hard sprmg or push up with the 
hands, curling feet down and back under body 
and coming to standing position, facing the same 
way as when starting. 

9. 'The One- hand Handspring. 

Same as No. 8, except that but one hand is used. 
The weight of the body should be brought well 
over the hand used. 



GRO UND 7 UMBLING. 1 5 

10. The Headspring . 

Instructions same as for No. 8, only the spring 
is made from the head instead of the hands. (See 
illustration.) 

//. The Snap Up. 

Lie on back, carry feet up and back over head 
so that the toes nearly touch the ground, bearing 
the weight on the back of head, neck and should- 
ers. The hands should be placed on the ground 
near shoulders and neck. Give a quick hard whip 
with the feet and legs over toward first position 
and a hard snap or push up with the neck, should- 
ers and hands. With a little practice it can be 
done without the aid of the hands. It is a pretty 
act and a good '' finish " to every act ending with 

a fall on the back. (See illustration.) 

• 

12. The Elephant Walk. 

A comical contortion act. Place hands on floor 
in front of feet as near to toes as possible. Do not 
bend the knees. Walk. 

/J. The Long Dive or Lion's Leap. 

This is a long dive made on the mats or some 
soft place, much as one dives into the water. 
Take a short run, strike both feet at the same time 




No. 19. The Jump Over Ha 



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GROUND TUMBLING. 17 

on a spot about five feet from the mat, make a 
dive toward the centre of the mat striking first the 
hands, then the head (which should be well turned 
down and under), allowing the force of the dive to 
be about equally divided between the hands, neck, 
head and shoulders. Curl up well as in No. 5. 

14. The Hop Over Hand and Foot. 

Grasp left foot with right hand, with thumb of 
right hand under great toe joint; fingers of right 
hand over top of toes with backs of fingers up. 
Jump over hand and foot with right foot. The 
point to be observed in performing this trick is to 
keep the right hand and left foot perfectly still 
while jumping with the right. If moved, they are 
apt to trip the foot when jumping. This is excel- 
lent practice in developing quickness in handling 
the feet, which is an important factor in tumbling. 

75. The Hop Back. 

Jump back to original position from finish of No. 
14. Try the same trick with both feet over and 
back. 

16. The Jump Over Stick in Hands. 

Practice this with a cane or rattan that can be 
bent down while jumping over. Grasp stick wilh 



GROUND TUMBLING. 19 

ordinary grasp, hands placed as fiir apart as the 
width of shoulders. Jump over stick between 
hands, keeping stick in hands. Jump back. 

77. The Jump Over Hat. 

Same as No. 16, except jump is made over hat 
held in hands. 

18. The Jump Over Ra^or-Blade. 

This should never be practiced until the per- 
former can successfully jump over short lead pencil 
held in hands. It is a "stage trick" that takes well 
and usually makes a hit. It should be done with a 
razor-blade so dull that if struck with the feet it 
would do no harm. Hold the blade of the razor in 
the hands so loosely that if tripped upon by toes it 
would easily slip from hands without injury. 

i^. The Jump Over Hands. 

This is one of the prettiest and most difficult acts 
that is performed. Entwine the fingers together 
and jump through the arms and over the hands. 
It may take months of practice to get this feat, but, 
when once learned, the legs will be so supple and 
quick that nearly all other acrobatic feats will come 
easier in consequence. (See illlustration.) 



GROUND TUMBLING. 21 

20. The Twist Handspring. 

Performed the same as No. 8, only, after touch- 
ing the hands, the body gives a quick turn or 
twist to the right or left so as to finish the act 
facing in position used in starting. 

21. The Twist Snap- Up, 

Same as No. 11, only the body gives a quick 
turn or twist to the right or left after the shoulders 
leave the ground so that the finish is made op- 
posite the position taken in starting. 

22. The Cradle. 

First do the snap-up. No. 11, and immediately 
after landing lall back onto the shoulders, neck, 
head and hands as in the snap-up, then snap back 
to feet and continue to rock back and forth. 

2j. The KicJiing Jackass. 

Stand with heels close together, jump onto 
hands, with the feet carried well back and the 
back arched. Then spring (not fall) back to the 
feet from the hands and continue the movement. 
Be sure that the feet leave and strike the ground 
together, also the hands. Do not "crow-hop," 
that is, don't strike first one foot and then the 
other, a sort of "ker-fiap," '' pit-pat ' sound. 




No. 35. The Half Back. 



GROUND TUMBLING. 23 

24. The Curl. 

Stand erect, fall slowly forward on the hands, 
keeping the body perfectly straight. Break the 
force of the fall by letting the arms bend slightly, 
but straighten them immediately. Curl up, bring- 
ing the knees well up toward the chin and carry 
the feet through between the hands, not letting 
them touch the floor; extend legs in front of arms, 
curl up again, carry feet back through hands and 
straighten into the "handstand.'* This is a diffi- 
cult feat, but it may be practiced with perfect 
safety. It is excellent practice for developing the 
muscles of the stomach and abdomen. (See illus- 
tration.) 

2^. Running Forward Somersault. 

Take a quick run of about twenty yards, strike 
both feet together on the mat or floor. Jump well 
into the air, duck the head down and in, and try 
to describe a half circle through the air, with the 
feet landing in a position, the same direction as 
when starting. It is well to practice this over a 
very soft place, having a board or some hard object 
to turn from and land into hay, shavings, soft sand, 
sawdust or tan-bark. When one has a soft place 
on which to practice he should go at it boldly; he 



24 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 

will then be less apt to jar himself. A quick hard 
run is the important thing, and a leap of about five 
feet should be made before striking the take-off. 
(See illustration.) 

26. The Back Somersault. 

This is done from a standing position. Get two 
men to hold you up while trying. The " lungers " 
that are generally used in the gymnasium— 
* 'coward-strap" they are called— may be used with 
perfect safety. However, I think the best kind of 
strap is a long strong towel. 

Stand firmly with the heels about four inches 
apart, spring up as high as possible, throw the 
head back and down and try to describe a half 
circle with the feet landing in a position facing the 
same way as when starting. This should be 
performed with a '' cut," that is when the feet get 
well over the head catch the legs back of the 
knees and pull them down under the body. The 
way of using the hands in performing the back 
somersault will gradually come to the performer 
with practice. 

27. The Flip. 

Sometimes called "Back Handspring." Should 
be practiced over a moderately soft place. Stand 



GR O UND 7 UMBLING. 2 5 

with the back to the mat. Sink down so that 
knees come within a foot of the floor in front 
of feet. Throw the hands and head back. Strike 
hands on floor, about six inches apart, in a 
position such as is held while walking on hands. 
Do not let the head touch the ground. Then 
throw the feet up over the head and hands, describ- 
ing a half circle, finishing facing the same way 
as when starting. Use the stomach and abdomen 
muscles when performing this act. Do not let the 
feet leave the ground until the hands are firmly 
placed. 

2S. 'The Twister. 

This is No. 26, the back somersault, with a half 
turn to the right or left, so that the finish is made 
facing in an opposite position from the position 
in starting. It is well in practising this act to 
try and turn just a little at first, then an inch 
further, and so on until the complete half turn is 
made. 

29. The Twist Ftip. 

Same as No. 27, the ''flip," only a half turn is 
made from the hands so as to finish facing in an 
opposite direction from that taken when starting. 



26 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 

JO. The Spotter. 

This is the back somersault turned in such a 
way as to finish with the feet in the same spot 
they were when starting. It is best acquired by 
trying to make each finish nearer and nearer to the 
starting position. 

ji. TJje Gainer. 

Same as No. 30, except that the finish is made 
with the t^et striking in front of the starting posi- 
tion. 

J2. The TucJi-itp. 

This is a high back somersault performed with- 
out the "cut." It is usually done as a finish to a 
succession of " flips." 

J J. The Standing Forward. 

This is the forward somersault performed with- 
out a run. To do this one must jump high into 
the air, turning as he would in the running for- 
ward and "cut" by catching the legs in front, just 
above the ankles, and drawing them under the 
ankles. It is a difficult act. 

J4. Tlie Half Forward. 

The first part of this act is performed as in No. 
25, only, instead of having the feet describe a 



GROUND TUMBLING. 27 

circle over the head, they stop in the air above 
head, and the landing is made on the hands. It 
is, in fact, a sort of jump or dive on the hands and 
stand there. 

J5. ^he Half Back. 

Like No. 26, only the finish is made onto the 
hands and the body balanced there. Instead of 
turning all the way around, jump back onto the 
hands and stand there. (See illustration.) 

This concludes the article on "single acts." In 
the next chapter I will describe how the acts can 
be suitably combined. A clever performer can 
make combinations other than these. In fact, 
there are an endless variety of combinations that 
can be made with the acts here described. Space 
will not allow of a longer or more thorough de- 
scription. 



36 
37 
38 
39 
40 

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COMBINATIONS 

A succession of No. 3. 

A combination of Nos. 2 and 3. 

A succession of No. 6. 

A combination of Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 11. 

A combination of Nos. 11 and 8. 

A combination of Nos. 10 and 8. 



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42. A succession of No. 8. 

4^. A succession of No. 11. 

44. A succession of No. 10. 

^5. A combination of Nos. 7, 2 and 3. 

46. A combination of Nos. 7, 2, 3, 4 and 11. 

4y. A combination of Nos. 7, 2, 3, 4, 11 and 23. 

48. A succession of No. 21. 

4g. A combination of Nos. 8 and }}. 

^o. No. 13 through hoop. 

5/. A combination of Nos. 7 and 26. 

52. A combination of Nos. 7 and 27. 

5j. A combination of Nos. 2} and 26. 

5^. A combination of Nos. 24 and }^. 

^^. A combination of Nos. 7, 27 and 26. 

56. A combination of Nos. 7, 27, 26 and ^3. 

57. A combination of No. 7 and a succession of 

Nos. 27 and }2. 

5<§. A succession of Nos. 8 and 34, then a succes- 
sion of No. 27. 

59. A combination of No. 7, a succession of Nos. 
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No. 2XB. Each, lOc. 



Spalding's Bl.nck End Will„w Bat. highly fmished and polished. Spalding's Boys' Favorite Ash Bat. length. )\ 
and srrongi-si light wood bat made. inches. 

No. 4. Each. 25c. 



No. JO. Each. 5c. 



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SPALDING'S FOOT BALL GOODS 





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USED 

EXCLUSIVELY 

BY.... 

Dartmoutb ^ 
Barnard *^ 



Mr 
Collegiate 
foot Ball 



No. J. 



COMPLETE 




77 IE have spATti no txpcnse in matin jf this ball perfect 
%|^P in every detail, and offer it as the finest Foot Ball 
ever produced. Each ball is thoroughly tested, 
packed in a separate box and sealed, so that our customers 
art ^aranteed a perfect ball inside when same is received 
with seal unbroken. A polished brass Foot Ball Inflater 
and Lacing Needle will be packed with each Intercol- 
legiate Foot Ball without extra charge. Used exclusively 
in all match ?ames between the leading Collegcs.>jt.^jt 

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mniiams 
yalc 

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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC SWEATERS 



'^M 



"HIGHEST QUALITY" SWEATERS 

ire m;ide of the veiy finest Australian 
liimb's wool and are exceedingly soft and 
pleasant to wear. They are full fashioned 
to body and arms and without seams of 
any kind. The various grades in our 
'■ Highest Qiialily" Sweaters are identical 
in quality and finish, the difference in 
price being due entirely to variations in 
weight. 




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We call special attention to the " Inter- 
collegiate " grade, which was originally 
made by special order for the Yale foot 
ball eleven and are now exolusively used 
by all Intercollegiate players. They are 
considerably heavier than the heaviest 
sweater ever knitted and cannot be fur- 
nished by any other maker, as we have 
exclusive control of this special weight. 



No. A. "Intercollegiate, special weigftt,. - $^0O 

No. B. Heavy Weight, - . - - • 5.OO 

No. C Standard Weight, - - - - 4.OO 

Colors : White, Navy Blue, Black and Maroon. 



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RIBBED SWEATERS 




Colors: White, Maroon, Navy Blue and Black, 
Our No. 9 Sweater is made of pure wool, full shaped to 
body and arms. It is guaranteed superior to any sweater 
of equal price. Guaranteed absolutely all wool. 
No. 9. Medium weight, $l.50 

Our No. 1 1 is not all wool, but contains more of it than 

most sweaters usually sold as all wool sweaters at a high 

price. 

No. I(. Medi'im weight, $1.00 



SHAKER SWEATERS 




We introduce this season a line of sweaters to fill » 
demand for as heavy a weight as our '• Highest Quality" 
grade, but at a lower price, and after much experimenting, 
we are in a position to offer this line in Black. Navy Blue. 
Maroon or White, as follows : 

No. I . Same weight as No. A, $4.50 

No. 2. Same weight as No. B, 3.50 

No. 3. Same weight as No. C, 2.75 

These sweaters are the celebrated " Shaker" weave, 

which we control, and at the above prices are absolutely 

»He best value for fine, heavy weight sweaters ever offered. 



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GYMNASIUM AND ATHLETIC GOODS 




WORSTED GOODS, BEST QUALITY. 

carry the following colors regula 



SANITARY COTTON GOODS. 



ices. Estimates fu 
of all wool yarr 

shed in Navy Blue, 
Made of selected 
to their porosity i 

laroon. Sizes, 26 



;st wool yarn and full fashioned, or woven, to the shape of 
very soft and elastic and will never lose their shape. We 
Maroon and White, in stock sizes, 26 to 42 inches chest. Other color* 
n ap4)lication. 

> size and shaper Have no raw edges and are warrailted not to rip. 
and Black only. Sizes. 26 to 42 inches, chest measure. 
d cotton, knit on strictly scientific and sanitary principles, and, owing 
city, are peculiarly adapted for gymnasium and all athletic purposes. 




, Navy, Bli 

Sleeveless Shirts ^ Quarter Sleeve Shirts 

Best Worsted, fuU fashioned, stock colors. 
No. IE. Each, $2.50 

Navy, 

Each, $1.25 

Navy and 



, £^ Worsted, full fashioned, 
11 Black and Maroon. 



Sanitary Cotton, White, 
Black. 
No. 6E. Each, 50c. 



Fiill Sleeve Shirts 

Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock 

colors. • 

No. ID. Each, $3.50' 

Cut "Worsted, full fashioned, Navv, 

Black, Maroon. 

No. 602. Each, $2.00 . 



Cotton, Flesh, White and Black, 
No. 3D, Each, $1.00.^' 




Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock 

colors. 

No. IF. Each, $2.50 

Cut Worsted, full fashioned. Navy. 

Black, Maroon. 

No. 601. Each, $1.25 





Knee Tights 

Best -Worsted, full fashioned, stock 

colors. 

No. I B. Per p^ir, $2.50 

Cut Worsted, full fashioned. Navy, 
Bl.ick and Maroon. * 
No. 604. Per pair, $1.25 

Sanitary Cotton, White, Navy and 

Black. 

No. 4B. Per pair, 50c.. 

Velvet Trunks 

ine Velvet. Colors : Black, Navy, 
RoyaLBlue, Maroon. Special 
colors to order 

No. 3. SI.OO 

S,iteen. Black, White. ■ 

No. 4. 50c. 



Sanitary Cotton, White, Navy and 

Black. 

No. 6F. Each. 50c. 



Full Length Tights and Trousers 

BEST WORSTED 

Full Tights, full fash- 
ioned, stock colors. 
No. I A. Pair, $3.50 | 

CUT worITed 
Full Tights, full fash- 
ioned. Navy, Black, 
Maroon. 
No. 605. Pair, $2.0O 



Full Tights, full quality 
Cotton, White, Black 




and Flesh. 
No. 3A. 



$I.OO 



Y.M.C.A. Trousers 

Regulation Style. 
Flannel, medium quality Pair, $1.75 
Flannel, good quality., " $2.50 

Worsted Trunks 

Best Worsted, Black, Maroon, Navy 

and White. 

No. I. $1,75 

Cut Worsted, Navy and Black 

No. 2, $l,00 

Special colors to orde/. 




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SPALDING'S BICYCLE RACING SUITS 





Bicycle Racing Suit No, lOI 



Bicycle Racing* Suit No. 104 



Royal Blui 

Red 
Trimmings 

Maroon 

White 
Trimmings 




Navy Blue 



Purple 

White 
Trimmings 



Fine Worsted, with stripe woven in asvund neck in* 
the above combinations of colors. 

No. roi. Suit, complete, S4.00 

Cap to match, 75 cents. 

Same as No. 101, only very finest worsted. .Any 
combination of iolors. . Made to order only. 

No. 1 01 X. Suit, complete. $6.75 

Cap to match, $IJOO 

Bicycle Racing Suit No. 103 



Green 

Red 



Maroon 

White 
Trimmings 




Red 

Blacli- 
Trimmings 



Worsted Racing Suit. A very novel and showy suit 
1 the track. In above combinations of colors. 



No. 103. Suit, complete, $5.00 
Cap to match, 55 cents. - 



BEST WORSTED GOODS 

No. IF. Shirt, in stock colors only. $2.50 

No. I B. Knee Tights, in stock colors only, 2.50 

y^ny colors or combinations of colors other than those listed will cost $1.00 per suit extra. 



Royal Blue 



' Trimmings 

Green . 

Red 




Orarige 

Black 
Trimmings 

Navy Blue 

Whits 
Triiomin^ 



Worsted Racing Suit. New and handsome desidh. 
In above combinations of colors. 

No. I04. Suit, complete, S5.0Q 

Cap 10 match, li.oo 

Bicycle Racing Suit No, 108 



Maroon, White 
■ and Maroon 




Green. 
Red and Greeii 



Worsted. In above combinations of colors. 



No. 108. jSuiI,;comp[ete, S4.0O 
.Cap to'mm'tcbj 75 cenu. • 

CUT WORSTED GOODS 

• la solid colors only : Black, Nivy and M«rooi>, 

No. 60(.. Qparter Sleeve Shirt, " SI.2S 

No. 604,. Kne^ Tights, . . ' ' 1.25 



COTTON GOODS 

Id White, Black, Navy and Jftroos. 

No. 6E. . Quarter Sleeve Shirt, sanitary cotton, 
No. 4B. Knee Pants, •- 



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%C ELASTIC BANDAGES 





Shoulder Cap Bandage 

In ordtri ing, give circumference around arm and^hest. 
No. I . Cotton thread, $3.50 
No. I A. Silk thread. 5.00 



Knee Cap Bandage 




. In ordering, give circumference 
below knee, at knee and just above 
knee, and state if light or strong 
pressure is desired. 

No*. 4. Cotton threi,d. $1 .50 , 
No. 4A. Silk thread. 2.00 



Wrist Bandage 



NEW YORK AND CHICAGO 
AND SUSPENSORIES 

Elbow Bandage 

In ordering, give circumference abov<; 

and below elbow, and state whether for 

light or strong pressure. 

No. 2. Cotton thread, $1 .50 
No.' 2A. Silk thread, ' 2.00 



Ankle Bandage 

In ordaring, give circumference around 
ankle and over instep, and state if light or 
strong pressure is desired. 




Give circumference around 

smallest part of wrist, and 

state whether for light or 

Strong pressure. 

No. 6. Cotton thread, $ 
No. 6A. Silk thread," . 

Leather Wrist Supporter 



A perfect support and prelection to the wrist. Invalu- 
able to base ball, tennis and cricket players, or in any 
game where the strain is on the wrist. In domestic 
grain leather; tan, orange or black. 

No. lOO. Each, 25c.(' - , ' 

Lower Abdomen Protector 

He.ivy wfre, padded and lined with 
lambs' wool. 

No. 4. Each, $1.50 





No. 5. Cotton thread, » 1 .50- 
No. 5A. Silk thread. *.0O 



The Spalding Suspensory 

Non-elastic bands, knitted sack._ 
No. 70. Each, 25c. 

Non-elastic waist bands, full elastic 

buttock band, knitted sack. 

No. 71. Each, 35c.. 

Elastic bjnds, fine English knitted 
sack. 

No. 72. Each, 50c. 

Elastic bands, all silk sack, warranted not to chafe. 

No. 73^. Each, 75c. 

Elastic bands, fine Swiss bolting silk sack, satin top 

piece. 

No. 75. Each, $I.OO 

Silk elastic bands, finest Swiss bolting silk sack, satin 

trimmings. 

No, 76. Each, $1.25 

Old Point Comfort Suspensory 

Elastic bands, adjusting buckles, lisje 
thread sack. 
No. 2. Each. $1.00 - 

Elastic bands, adjusting buckles, satin 

trimmings, fine knitted silk sack. 

No. 3. Each. $1.25 

Silk elastic bands, adjusting buckles, satin trimmings, 
fine knitted silk sack. 
No. 4. Each, $l.50 




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SPALDING^S BASKET BALL GOODS 



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.lV>#r ilrs.^I B.-a BuirorliM lo inTom you in»t ih» Oov- 
0O(TCiltt«* of the AtlileLle Lea«u* ht>3 ilAeliltfd to ftdopt your 
b«lL tfa iio»^ u the official li«aV«t ti^l tivl fioU. (or th* 
ye»ri ^M U»o to ro^jost youifco*pitllih th- offlolal t«fc^ 
1 xuloa. 



Slnc»r«lyi yours, >j 



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The Spalding Official Basket Ball 

Ofricially adopted and must be used 
in all match games. .The cover is made 
in eight sections, with capless ends and 
of the finest and most carefully selected 
pebble grain leather. The bladder is 
made specially for this ball, of extra 
heavy and purest para rubber. Each 
ball packed, complete, in sealed box, 
and guaranteed perfect in every detail. 
The Spalding "Official" Basket Ball 




No. M. Each, $6.00 



No. 80. 
P;iir, S3.50 



The Spalding 
Regulation Basket Ball 

Regul.ition size, fine leather cover, 

with capped ends. Bladder of select 

.ed quality. Complete, in box.' 

TheScildingRegubtion Basket Ball. 

No.. 16. Each, $3.00 

Practice Basket' Ball, regulation size. 
No. 18. Each, $2.00 

Official Baslcet Ball Rules 
Per copy, lOc. 

BASKET BALL UNIFORMS 

Long Sleeve Jerseys 

Full fash"ioned, stock colors. 

No. IP. $3,50 

No.' IPS. Striped to order, .$4.00. 





STANHARD QUALITY. 

Colors: Navy i31ue, Black and Maroon. 

Full Fashioned, solid colors. 

No. I2P. $2.00 

No. ..I2PS. Striped to order, $.2.50 

Sleeveless Shirts 

Cut Worsted, full fashioned, Navy, Black 

and Maroon. 

No. 600. $1.25 

sanitary Cotton, White, Navy and Black. 

No. 6E. 50c. 

Knee Pants 

White or Black Silesia, fly front, elastic 
back, no stripes, 
(MO. 3. 75c. 

White or Black Sateen, elastic j^i>ist, 

No. 4- 50c. 
With stripe down sides, 25c. extra. 



Knee Tights 

Cut Worsted, full fashioned. Navy, 

Black, Maroon. 

No. 604. $1.25 



Sanitary Cotton, White, Navy and Blick, 
No. 4B. 50c. 

Quarter Sleeve Shirts 

Cut Worsted, full fashioned. Navy, 

Black, Maroon. 

No. 601. $1.25 

Sanitary Cotton, White, Navy and Black. 

No. 6F. 50c. 

Basket Ball Shoes 

High Cut, best grade Canvas ShQ? 

rubber sole. 

No. Itt. PePpair, $i.SO 

High Cut Canvas"Shoe, with rubber sole. 
No. M. Per pair, $1.00 

Ribbed Stockings 

No. I R. Heavy, all wool, Pair, $I.OO 
No. 2R. Med. -weight, all wool. -75 
No. 3R. Good weight, all wool, ■ .50 

Colors : . Black, Navy Maroon, Royal 
' Blue and Scarlet. 





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SPALDING'S INDOOR BASE BALL GOODS 





Spalding's Indoor Base Balls 



Spalding's Official indoor Base Ball, 
horsehide cover. Made in accord- 
ance with the regulations of ihe 
National Association of Indoor Base 

ill Leagues. 
No. I. Each, 75c. 

Same as our No. i, but not so soft. 
No. 2. Each, 75c 



Same as our No. i, but smaller in size and no't so soft. 
No. 3. Each, 75c. 

Spalding's Indoor Base Ball Bats 



imm. 



Spalding's Regulation indoor Bats. 
Made of selected second growth hickory. Handle wrap- 
ped with electric t.ipe to prevent slipping. 
No. O.- Each, 50c. 

Spalding's Indoor Bat. 

Made of selected hickory, with rubber ball at end to 

prevent slipping iVom the hands. 

No. I. Each. 40c. 

Spalding's Regulation Bat. 

Same as No. o, except handle and end not v'i:apped. 

fio-Stju- Each, 40c. 

Indoor Bases 

Indooc Canvas bases, 10-02. duck, 

unfilled. 
No. I . Per set of ), $2.50 

Indoor Canvas Bases, 8-oz. duck, unfilled. 
No. 2. Per set of 3. $2.00 

Indoor Rubber Home Plate. 
No. 3.- Each, 75c. 




Spalding's 
Catcher's Protector 

Well padded. Straps to go over 
shoulders and around waist. 

No I A. Each. $2.00 



Spalding's Knee Protectors 

Heavily padded with sheepskin. Prevents bruised and 
dislocated knee caps. 

No. 1. Per pair, 75c. 



Indoor 
Athletic Shoes 

High Cut, best grade 
Canvas Shoe, rubber sole. 
No. I H. Per pair, $1.60 




High Cut, Canvas Shoe, 

with rubber sole. 
No. M. Per pair, $.1.00. 



Official Indoor Base Ball Ciulde 
Per copy, lOc. 



INDOOR BASE BALL U.NIFORMS 



Y. M. C. A. Uniform 



Till: vhcaiiest ouifit »>c make l1 
Ma'le of fair qiiatily flanliel 
favnraMy wiih uniforms of olhi 
al a nuich higlifr price. (Colors: While. Liylil' 
Cray, llUie Cray. Urm^n Mix, Dark Gray. 

Amateur Speci.il Shirt' 
Amateur SpecialP.ints, padded 
Am.iteur Special Cap 
Web Belt Stockings 
Amateur Special Uniform, complete, $4. SO 

I'ri.e 10 cliil.s oriltring f.,r leam. S.iil. S3.50 




Club Special Uniform 



flannel in a variety of 
Well finished and a 
T.ialeurcluhs. Colors; 
e Gray, Light GrajT; 
on, Hoyal Blue. Ntvy 



Dark Gray, Black, Ma 
Broun. 

Club Special Shirt 
Club Special Pants, padded 
Club Special Cap 
Web Belt Stockings 
Club Special Uoiform, complete, $i.25 

Price to club-, ordering for team. Suit. $5.00 



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SPALDING'S MOUNE PLATFORM 




ENDORSED BY" 

THE 

LEADING 

PROFESSIONAL 

BAG 

PUNCHERS 




No. I. FlaUorm complete, without Bag, $10.00 



THE most delightfully exhilarating indoor exercise is unquestionably that of vigorously punchJftg a light, 
air-inflated bag against a reliable responsive disc. It has, unfortunately, been deterred from occupying 
its proper place as a home exerciser by the unwieldy size, weight and general 
unsuitability of the. ordinary gymnasium disc and its many useless substitutes. 

Our Moline Platform is adjustable in height, readily attached to any wall, and the 
side bracket so arranged that it touches three rows of studding. 

Neat in design and handsomely finished, it in no way detracts from the appearance 
of the room, does' not obstruct the light, and overcomes many other objectionable features 
of thecld style disc usually costing double the price: The arrangement of the face of 
the rim, permits of two speeds, slow and fast. The part designed for fast work is 
much quicker than the fastest work obtainable in any other platform. 

The changing of speeds is an entirely new and exclusive feature, and offers a wide 
range of clever combinations and scientific work. Each platform is supplied with 
everything necessary for attaching to wall, and crated ready for shipment. 




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CHEST WeOHTS FOR HOME EXERCISE 



No -.ipparatus for home exercising covers the fteld so thoroughl> as 
our Chest Weights listed onjhis page. No instructions are nec- 
fssary, and by siniply following the chart- furnished with each 
niachme all the muscles of the. isody may be easily and pleasantly exer- 
cised jnd.with sufficient ..vajiations in the'moveraents to relieve ii of 
monotony. 




SPALDING No. 7 
.l6>lb. Wcl(hti 



No. 7 
CHEST WEIGHT 

Single Spalding Chesi 
Weight .with Cros? 

md Double Han- 
dlcsfor 2-handed ex- 
ercises. Especially 
iidapted to small 
rooms. 
No. 7. Japan Finish. 

Each. $7.50 



No. 6 
CHEST WEIGHT 

Our No. 6. Chest 
Weight is the same as 
our No 5 without the 
Centre Arm Adjust- t 
ment 

No. 6. inpan Finisji. 
Each, SIO.OO 




No. 5 
CHEST WEIGHT 

The No. ', Machine 
has the Centre Arm 
Adjustment, which 
permits of all the 
lower as well as the 
direct and upper chest 
movements. The va- 
rious changes are 
rinade by raising oi 
lowering the centre 
;u-m, requiring but a 
few seconds to do it, 
and practically com- 
bines in one machine 
a complete gymna- 
sium. 
No. 5, Japan Finisit 

Each. $15.00 
No. 5A. Nickel- 
plated Trimmings 

Each. $18.00 




ATTACHMENTS FOR THE SPALDING WALL MACHINES 




FOOT. GEAR, WITH ATTACHMENT 

Can be worn either vt'ith or withi 
out shoe. The inside, .outside, front 
or back leg exercises can be obtained 
by changing the snap-hook from one 
ring to another. 

No. 2. Priced $1.00 

HEAD ATTACHHENT 




SPALDING'S ROWING ATTACHMENT 



The Head Atiachmeni pan be used by simply snap- 
ping to one of the r^iin'dles. It helpS to develop the 
muscles in the neck and back. 

No. 3. Each. SI.OO 




For use in connection with the Spalding, Wall Machine 
No 5. No. I. Complete. $8.00 

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SPALDING'S INDIAN CLUBS AND DUMB BELLS 



NEW YORK AND CHICAGO 

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Spalding's Indian Clubs 

Our Trade-Mark Indian Clubs are of 
selected material and perfect in shape. 
They are finely polished, with ebonite 
centre band and gilt stripe top and hot 



Per pair; S .30 . 
.35 



Each pair wrapped in paper bag. 
1-2 pound, 
3-4 " 

1 " ■' .40 
|./. .' " .45 

2 •• " .50 
2'/. 

3 '. •• .65 

4 " .. .75 

5 " .' '.OO 



Indian Club& 

The following Clubs are not Trade- 
Mark Goods, but of good-material and 
fitr superior in shape and finish to the 
cheap clubs on the market. 

<-2 pound. Per pair, .15 



3-4 


.20 


• 1 


.25 


ty. 


.30 


'2. 


• " .35 


mia 


.40 


«i 


.45 


4 


.50 


5 


.75 



Spalding's Wood Dumb Bells 

Our Trade-Mark Bells are made of selected mate 
neatly decorated, well finished and of perfect bala 

1-4 pound. Per pair, .30 
1-2 •■ 




Exhibition Clubs 

Handsomely finished in ebonite 
•ind made for exhibition and stage 
purposes. The clubs are hollow 
■with a larfre body, and, although ex- 
tremely light, represent a club weigh- 
ing three pounds or more. 
Ebonite Finish. 
iMo. A. Per pair, S3.50 
With German Silver Bands. 
No. A A. fer pair, $5.00 



Iron Hangers for Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells 

With screw.s for f.istening to wall. Nicely -japaimed. 
^-^l ^^^ Fof Indian Clubs. 




Iron Dumb Bell^ 



Made on approved models. 

nicely balanced and finished 

in japan. 

Si7.es, 2 to 40 pounds. 

Per pound, 4c. 



NickeUPIated DumD Bells 

Nickel-pl.ited and 

polished. 
1 lb.. Pair. $ .25 
'2 ' .50 

3 ■• •: .65l, 




.75 
LOG' 



For Dumb Bells. 
No. 2. Per pair, 20c. 



Nickel=Plated Dumb Bells, with Rubber Bands 

Nickel-plated and polished. 




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GYMNASIUM GOODS FOR HOME USE y 




THE LAFLIN FRICTION ROWING MACHINE. 

r^siUiillesi. simplest and most pniciical Rowing Machine yet introduced. The means used' to produce.'h 
resistance' is a simple friction dutch, which lakes instant hold at the commencement of the stroke and holds 
the pressure till its completion, but instanily releases it, precisely as in a boat. It is quickly taken apart 
without loosening any bolts or screws, and can be set away in a closet or put under the bed, occupying but a 
small space — .1 most valuable feature for home use. Each machine is adjustable to any amount of friction, and has 
an indicator so graduated that one revolution is equivalent to 100 strokes, or one-third of a mile, based on Hanlan's 
lime of thirty-two strokes per minute. H.mdsomely built from ash and maple, iron work japanned, and every 
machine guaranteed. 

No. 119. LaHinMnrhinp. complete. $15.00 

SPALDING'S PNEUMATIC ROWING HACHINE. 

Imitates rowing perfectly, the stroke being hard at the beginning. Ciisy at th« 
(finish, and recovery unassisted. The cylinder, made of brass, iiaving a closed 
end and highly polished interior, is placed in front of the oarsmin, as shown in 
Ihe illustration. The piston rod of the cylinder is connected with the short oars 
by means of a whiffletree and connecting rods. The act of taking a stroke 
dr.iws the piston away from the closed end of the cylinder, producing a 
vacuum, and the pressure of the atmosphere upon the piston simulates the 
resistance that is afforded by the water in rowing a boat. 
No. 120. Price, each, $20.0O 




SPALDING'S ASH BAR BELLS. 



No. I . .Sc-U-cted I'l.iteri.il, highly polished, s^Vj. feet long. Per doz., $5.00 
No. 2. Selected material, highly polished, 3 feet long, " 6.00 

SPALDING'S SCHOOL WAND. 



WOODEN EXERCISE RINGS. 




Made of straight grain ninplc .md nicelv hnished. 



No 3. ji._; feet long. y^-ynaU di.im 

SPALDING'S CALISTHENIC WANDS 



Made of three t-hicknesses of black 
walnut and maple glued together. 



i]/t feet long, i-inch diameter. 



Per do?., $1 .25 ^\^^ g^g,,, crossmg. 

No. 1 . Per pair, 75c. 
Made of one piece of solid mapli 
nicely fmished. 

No. 2. Per pair. 50c. 



P«rdo7...$l.50 



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SPALDING'S 
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Iron pipe uprights, cast steel head pieces, steel guy 
wires, wrought iron turn-buckles and floor plates, steel 
core bar. 

No. 72. Complete;]$25.60 

Same as. our No. 72, except furnished -with split 
hickory bar instead of steel core bar. 

No. 73. Complete, $20.00 
Iron uprights and guys, solid hickory bar. 
.No. 75. Complete, $15.00 



HORIZONTAL BARS. 



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Our Steel Core Hickory Bars are superior to anything 
of the kind in the market, and are almost exclusively 
used by professionals. The core is. made of the finest 
tool steel. Every bar warr.nnted. 







STEEL CORE BARS. 




No. 


M2. 


^li feet long. . 


•S6.50 


No. 


113. 


6 feet long, 


•' - 7.00 


No. 


114. 


6}4 feet long, . 


7.50 


No. 


115. 


7 feet long. 

SOLID HICKORY BARS. 


8.00 




Made of selected second growth 


hickory. 


No. 


116. 


4 feet long, 


$1.25 


No. 


M7. 


41^ feet long. . . . 


1 .50 


No. 


118. 


3 feet long, 


. 1.75 


No. 


119. 


5K feet long, . 


2.00 


No. 


120. 


6 feet long. 


- 2.25 


No. 


I2i. 


bl-i feet long, . 


2.50 



SPALDING'S 
DOORWAY HORIZONTAL BAR.. 




The side cleats fasten securely to door jamb and keys 
fitting in same to ends of bar. The posts are of malle- 
able iron, very light, yet strong enough to sustain the 
he.iyiest man. The bar may be quickly removed when 
not in use, leaving no obstruction of .-iny kind 

No. 101. Complete, with parts. $2,00 

SPALDING'S 
NEW PARALLEL BARS. 




Especially adapted for amateur work, and, on account 
of lightness in its construction, is readily moved about. 
With wood base. Packed ready for shipping. 

No. 102. Parallel Bar., complete, $25.00'' 



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SPALDING'S GYMNASIUM SHOES 



Low Cut, best grade canvas shoe 
rubber sole 
No. I. Per pair, $1.25 




Fine Horsehide Low Cut Shoe 
I exible sole, roughened to prevent 
slipping, very hght and comfortable 
No. 19. Per pair. $l.50 




Low Cut Shoe, selected leather 
extra hght ind tlkskin sole 
No 166. Per pair, $2.75 



Low Cut Canvas Shoe, with rub- 
bersole. 
No. K. Per pair, 75c. 





, '-ow Cut Canvas Pump, elastic top, 
- leather sole turned over on edge 
No. B. Per pair, $I.OO 



rstgr.ide Canvas shoe. 



High Cut, 
rubber sole. 
No. IH. Per pair, $1.50 

High Cut Canvas Shoe, rubber sole 
No. M. Per pair, $I.OO 





Low> Cut Canvas, canvas sole ■ 
very popular for gymnasium. 
No. E. Per pair, 50c. 




High Cut Shoe, horsehide sole 
very soft and flexible. 
^o- '55. Per pair, $3.00 




Complete 



INDOOR ATHLETIC SHOES 

Made With or Without Spikes. 

Running. 
Best quality Leather- Shoe, hand- 
made, with rubber sole. 

No. I 10. ^erpail,•«5.00 

Fine Leather, rubber tipped sole. 

No. 111. Per pair, $3.25 

Jumping. 

Best Leather Indoor Jumping Shoe, 
n.ind-made, rubber soles. 
Na210. Per pair. $5,00 
52" 



Fine Kangaroo High Laced Shoe, 
extra light, clksKinsole, hand-made; 
excellent for sparring and bowling. 
I No. 15. Per pair, $4.00 




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SPALDING'S HOME GYMNASIUM 




Combining Swinging Rings, Trapeze, stirrups and Swing. 
The npparaius is supported«by two strong screw-hooks in (he ceihng, about eighteen 
inches apart, and screwed five inches into the joist. It can also he used out of doors by 
ejecting a framework, such as is used for swings. The straps are of extra strong webbing 
and adjustable to any desired height. The rings are of the patent bent wood, about six 
inches in diameter. The apparatus can be put up in any room, and removed in a moment, 
leaving only two small eyes in the ceiling visible. A space six or eight feet wide is ample for any of the exercises! 
The various cornbinatioris can be quickly and easily made. We furnish, in addition, a board, adjustable to the 
stirrups, which forms an excellent swing for the little ones. 

No. I . Complete, ready to put up, $5.00 



SPALDING'S 

ADJUSTABLE 

TRAPEZE 

AND 

SWINGING 
RINGS 



Adjustable Trapeze. 
Furnished complete, with bar and everything neces- 
sary for suspending. The supports are m.ide of extra 
strong webbing. Perfectly .safe under all conditions. 
;md with the adjjst;tble'bi:<^le may be adapted to any 
ceiling from 16 feet down. 

No. 201 . Complete, $3.00 

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Adjustable Swinging Rings. 
Furnished complete, with 8-inch galvanized rings and 
everything necessary for suspending. The supports 
are made of extra strong webbing, with adjustable 
buckles, making it adaptable to any ceiling from 16 
feet down. ■ • • 

No. 301. Complete, $3.00 



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SPALDING'S 

Athletic Library 

No. Published Monthly 

2. Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. 

4. How to Become a Boxer. 

5. Gymnastics. [Campbell. 

6. How to Phy Lawn Tennis. By Champion 
9. The Athlete's Guide. How to Run, Sprint, 

Jump, Walk, and Throw Weights. 

12. Association Foot Ball. 

13. Hand Ball. 

14. Curling, Hockey and Polo. 

16. Skating. A very practical book. By Champion 

18. Fencing. [Geo. D. Phillips. 

20. Cricket Guide. By Geo. Wright. 

21. Rowing. By E. J. Giannini, Champion Amateur 
23. Canoeing. By C, Bowyer Vaux, [Oarsman. 
2.5. Swimming. By Walter G. Douglas. 

2.'j. How to Play Foot Ball. By Walter Camp. 

27. College Athletics By INI. C. Murphy. [son. 

29. Exercising with Pulley Weights. H. S. Ander- 

30. How to Play Lacrosse. By W. H. Corbett. 
32. Practical Ball Playing. By Arthur A. Irwin. 
37. All Around Athletics 

39. Lawn Bowls By Henry Chadwick. 

40. Archery. By James S. Mitchel. 
42. How to Use the Punching Bag. 

5.3. Sporting Rules ; for discus throwing, etc. 

.tS. Bowling. Latest rules and regulations. 

(52. Militaiy Cycling in the Rocky Mountains. By 

Lieut. James A. Moss, U. S, A. 

66. Technical Terms of Base Ball. 

72. Physical Training Simplified. No Apparatus. 

74. Official Ice Hockey Rules; portraits and records. 

77. Wrestling. 

hi. How to 'I'rain Properlv 

84 The Care of the Body. [Walter Camp. 

85. Official Foot Ball Guide for 1898. Edited by 

86. Official Basket Ball Guide for 1898-9. 

87. Athletic Primer How to make athletic tracks. 

88. Official Roller Polo Guide. 
m. Indoor Base Ball. 

90. Official Golf Guide. 

91. Warman's Indian Club E.xercises. 

92. Official A. A. U. Rules. 

93. Athletic Almanac for 1899. 

94. Interscholastic A. A. (N. Y.) Handbook. 

95. Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

96. Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook for 1899. 

97. Spalding's Lawn Tennis Annual. 

98. OfficiarRowing Guide. 

99. Intercollegiate'^A. A. A. A. Guide. 
lUO. Official Bicycle Guide. 

101. Official Croquet Guide. 

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